The Epicurean Kitchen Series cutting board is made from Richlite, an environmentally friendly natural wood fiber composite laminate. For more than 40 years Richlite has been a surface preferred by chefs in restaurants and commercial kitchens.* Knife Friendly* Maintenance Free* Dishwasher Safe* Extremely Durable* Presentation Surface* vironmentally Friendly * Temperature Resistant up to 350 * Develops a richer color over time* National Sanitary Foundation Approved* Nonporous surface prohibits bacteria